MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - About a block from Lake Nokomis, there's a coffee shop where ... from the outdoor signs and patio to the signature bar that goes all the way up to the ceiling, Esler's ...

Organized hockey on Lake Nokomis has become a January tradition. There’s no blue or red lines or any face-off circles. The boards are knee-high, and the ice is not as smooth as an indoor rink.

The sun sets in the background as a player skates during a game at the U.S. Pond Hockey Championships on Lake Nokomis in Minneapolis, on Saturday. The 20th annual U.S. Pond Hockey Championships ...